Over Labor Day weekend, the kids and I visited the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's some thoughts that came to me while we were on our most demanding hike, yet. Continue Reading
August 8, 2018
Our Story: Traveling with Juliet
With school back in session next week, I took the kids on another week-long trip visiting six national park sites and much more. Here is what it was like to travel with my daughter, Juliet. Continue Reading
June 28, 2018
Our Story: 16 days, 18 National Park Service Sites, Everyone Survived
What follows is a travelogue of the trip out west I took with my twelve year old son and thirteen year old daughter. We drove over 4,000 miles, towing a travel trailer, for 16 days, crossing eight states, and visiting 18 National Park Service Sites. I hope you'll join me on this look back at our ride out west. Continue Reading
May 30, 2018
Our Story: Choosing to take the journey
Today, I leave with my two kids, towing a travel trailer, to drive to Yellowstone National Park. The trip will be fraught with challenges and risks. Yet, we are choosing to take the journey. Continue Reading
January 2, 2018
I wouldn’t cure Down syndrome because then my sister would be different
Reactions to my post on if there was "cure" for Down syndrome, would you do it have come from near and far. Here's a summary, concluding with an honest, heartfelt response from very near to me. Continue Reading
September 12, 2017
Our Story: Support when you need it
Over Labor Day weekend, we experienced an emergency situation. Fortunately, support was there when we needed it. Continue Reading
August 16, 2017
Persistent challenges: bigotry and ethical prenatal testing
A visit to National Park sites, a presentation to medical professionals in Kansas City, a violent protest in Charlottesville, and a news report out of Iceland all came together in less than a week as a reminder of the persistent challenge of our bigotry against our fellow human beings. Continue Reading
April 25, 2017
Our Story: D.C. & Agitate. Agitate. Agitate. (3 of 3)
This is the third and final installment on our Spring Break trip to Washington, D.C. It concludes with an admonition on what those who would advocate for oppressed groups should do. Continue Reading
April 17, 2017
Our Story: D.C. & Traveling with a Child with Down syndrome (2 of 3)
This is the second of three installments about our family's recent tour of D.C. for the kids' Spring Break. The first installment provided a rundown of the many sites we visited. This post will share a message for new and expectant parents of children with Down syndrome (but others may appreciate it as well). Continue Reading
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